Are there any engine builders/tuners/etc out there who know what RPM I should be running most of the time? I used to try and shift to keep it in the low 2000's like 2200/2300. I have been playing around with running it at closer to 3000 rpm's lately. I don't care about MPG, only engine longevity/performance/reliability.

Thanks,

Dave.

 

I'm not a builder/tuner/etc, just a gearhead and hot rodder at heart.

I always try to cruise in an RPM range where the motor is still building power. On my old RKC, it was around 3,000 RPM. My new RG seems to cruise real nice around 2,500 RPM and will pull pretty well at that RPM unless I'm in 5th or 6th gear. Higher gears seem to like at least 3,000 RPM.

 

I try to keep it at 2500. My 07 FLHTC seems to cruise and sound great at that rpm.




2007 FLHTC

 

With sixth gear its now 2500 to 2700

 

Right around 2,500 is were I try to keep mine

 

I would agree, 2500 to 2700rpm is where the bike loves to cruise. Lugging is starting under 2200rpm.

 

On my 05 Deuce I try to keep it between 2,000 and 2,800.

My 07 96" likes to cruise 2,300 to 3,000.

I know guys that cruise 3,000 to 3,500 with no problems. I personally do NOT like the vibration above 3,000 and I feel like the engine is rapping out.

 

What speed(mph)is cruising?
On my bike 70mph = 3000rpm,60 is about 2600rpm in fifth gear.

 

To me, cruising is 65, plus. On my 05, your above numbers sound about right for rpm and cruising speed.

 

sometimes cruisin is 65... sometimes 75 ... somtimes (riding through the mountains) it is 45.

Typically I'm with keeping it 2200-2700rpms when just cruisin